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Published Saturday, May 24, 2003

ALL MY CHILDREN: Erica beat Michael at his own game when she publicly announced that the anti-aging cream he stole was a fake. Erica was then named to the board in place of Michael, who was arrested for fraud and industrial espionage. Jack urged Bianca to believe that Lena loved her. David told Anna that he won't try to stop Leora's surgery. Watch For: Kendall rescues Erica from a dangerously vengeful Michael.

AS THE WORLD TURNS: Rose, Emily, Craig and Henry found themselves in the clink. Barbara negotiated a huge deal with Craig. Carly disappeared, leaving Rosanna looking very suspicious. Lucy and Aaron learned they finally received the blessing they'd been hoping for. Watch For: A serial killer stalks Oakdale. Alison's game-playing could be dangerous.

THE BOLD AND THE BEAUTIFUL: Without naming the father (Thorne), Darla told Macy she was pregnant. Eric reeled when he saw Bridget and Ridge share more than a "brother-sister" kiss, and confronted Massimo about manipulating his children. Watch For: Nick and Brooke find common ground.

DAYS OF OUR LIVES: Rex got back the DNA test results on Belle and Sami, and was shocked to find that Belle was not his half sister as he thought. Cassie showed "interest" in Philip. Marlena was furious at Tony for forcing her into a kiss and told John (who now had information that Lucas is working for the DiMera organization) that he was right all along about stopping Tony. Brady and Philip were stunned when Marin told Chloe she secured a place for her with an opera company in Europe. Watch For: Lucas presents Victor with an offer from Tony. Lexie's baby is born.

GENERAL HOSPITAL: After being humiliated by Kyle's sister in The Cellar, Maxie took a pill she got from Zach and collapsed. Watch For: Skye and Kristina's bond grows stronger.

GUIDING LIGHT: Cassie's encounter with the new district attorney wasn't quite what she expected. Lizzie managed to play Olivia and Beth against each other. Michelle and Danny were wary about Eden's invitation. Gus later succeeded in getting Eden to answer his questions. Harley worried that Alan was trying to buy Gus' affection. Watch For: Edmund is rocked by the "new" Cassie.

ONE LIFE TO LIVE: Walker (the mystery man) overheard Mitch talk about how Lindsay, Blair and Dorian tried to destroy him. Walker then visited Dorian, and when he introduced himself as Mitch's brother, she told him Mitch had died. But to her surprise, she later got a call from her "dead husband." Watch For: Dorian and Blair face danger.

PASSIONS:Charity had a disturbing vision about Kay, whom Jessica believed was the cause of their parents' split. Watch For: Charlie reacts to Beth's plans to wed Luis. Ivy sees Eve and Julian in a passionate embrace.

THE YOUNG AND THE RESTLESS: Victor pulled Nikki away when she threatened to strike Sharon. Brad advised Ashley to reduce her workload during her pregnancy. Charlotte revealed to a shocked Kay that she (Kay) is Jill's real mother. Later, Jill and Esther found Kay motionless after suffering a stroke. Watch For: Kay and Jill try to deal with the changes in their lives.